Being accused of domestic violence in the state of New York is very serious. These charges carry devastating, lifelong impacts to a person. While many of these accusations and charges are legitimate, it is an unfortunate reality that there are many accusations that are not the truth. Being falsely accused of domestic violence can be a frightening experience and detrimentally impact a person’s life. It is because of this that it is crucial to retain the services of an experienced New York criminal defense attorney for assistance with your case.
How Does New York Categorize Domestic Relationships?
New York State law categorizes a variety of different relationships as “domestic.” If you were accused of committing an act of violence or threatening to do so to a person you are in a domestic relationship with, there can be significant legal consequences. The following are different types of domestic relationships in New York:
- Someone you are legally married to or someone you were once married to
- Someone you have a child with
- Someone you are related to by blood or marriage
- Someone you are in a romantic relationship with
What Happens if I am Accused of Domestic Violence?
When law enforcement is called on an alleged act of domestic violence, you can be arrested and possibly have a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) placed against you. This will require you to attend a hearing where the court will work to determine whether or not the TRO should be made permanent. In the event that this happens, it can drastically affect your life in a number of ways. This may include if you have a child custody agreement with the person who is accusing you of this act. In New York, the law also permits victims of abuse to hold their alleged abuser criminally and civilly liable. This can result in several years of jail time if convicted. It is because of this that it is crucial to retain the services of an aggressive criminal defense attorney who will work to uncover a variety of defenses to protect your future.
Contact our Firm
Criminal matters can change the course of your life forever. This is why you need an experienced attorney who will aggressively combat your charges to help mitigate their long-term effects. If you are in need of experienced legal counsel for a criminal defense matter on Long Island or throughout New York State, please contact Grunwald & Seman, P.C. to schedule a consultation. We would be happy to assist you.
